Process Mechanic

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

• $26.55 - $32.44 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Plus $1.00 / hour shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

2nd shift, (Sunday-Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm)

Clock out for lunch & other days and hours as needed

On-Site

Location

Plant 3

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

• Job Summary
• McKee Foods is seeking a Process Mechanic to join our Maintenance Department team. This role demands a mix of mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, along with a focus on teamwork, safety, and effective communication. Below is a breakdown of the responsibilities, qualifications, and preferences for the position:

Job Responsibilities:

• •Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on all process and related equipment
• •Set up and carry out changeovers for process machinery
• •Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machinery failures
• •Provide technical assistance to production teams
• •Rebuild equipment and components regularly
• •Modify equipment as needed to improve its performance and reliability
• •Engage in training programs to improve personal technical skills
• •Operate machinery, tools, vehicles, and computers for troubleshooting and repairs
• •Maintain detailed maintenance records
• •Communicate effectively with team members to repair and maintain equipment efficiently
• •Purchase and maintain tools required for the job
• •Ensure the workspace, shop, and toolbox are clean and sanitary
• •Perform additional tasks as required by supervisors

Required Qualifications:

• •Two years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent technical training
• •Understanding of electrical and electronics controls
• •Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others
• •Strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude
• •Ability to work self-directed and in a team environment
• •Effective communication skills , both verbally and in writing
• •Ability to work with minimal supervision
• •Knowledge of PCs and basic software
• •Safety shoes required on the first day
• •Good hygiene and a clean workspace
• •Strong work and safety record

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Four years of industrial maintenance experience
• •Experience in industrial mechanical, electrical, packaging, or process maintenance
• •Proficiency in welding (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron) and using an acetylene torch
• •Experience or training in hydraulics and pneumatics

Benefits

• •Competitive weekly pay
• •Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• •401(k) with matching contributions
• •Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• •Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• •Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• •Fully paid parental leave
• •Health Center and Pharmacy
• •Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• •Tuition reimbursement
• •Credit Union
• •Exercise and recreation facility
• •Wellness programs with incentives
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• •Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer